JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74961
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (up to 18 months)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to 3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Alberta’s natural resources and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research, and engaging the public through educational initiatives. Our commitment is to sustainability, ensuring Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.

APS COMPETENCIES

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Approaches issues and problems with curiosity to learn and understand, while challenging assumptions, considering constraints and assessing multiple perspectives to identify constructive solutions.
• Systems Thinking: Identifies and considers emerging trends for provincial priorities, for climate change and impacts in TIER programming and investments; providing advice and undertaking analysis to identify feasible options to track, evaluate and report performance results of individual TIER funded programs and the overall TIER portfolio.
• Drive for Results: Self-motivated, organized and strong time management skills to manage the delivery of a project with multiple deliverables or the delivery of multiple tasks and assignments on different and/or competing timelines.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Strong interpersonal skills to foster trust and cooperation with colleagues and peers on projects, by sharing information, communicating effectively, being reliable, as well as treating others with respect and seeking common ground to manage conflict.

QUALIFICATIONS

A completed university degree in public administration or a related field, plus four (4) years’ progressively related experience (e.g., policy and program implementation and evaluation, synthesizing and analyzing strategic information).

• Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of: One year of related experience for one year of related education, OR one year of related education for one year of related experience.

Are you passionate about driving climate innovation and shaping Alberta’s clean technology landscape? Join the Climate Funding and Partnerships team as a Senior Program Analyst, where your analytical expertise and collaborative spirit will help implement the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, one of Alberta’s key climate initiatives.
In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful programs that support clean technology and climate innovation across the province. You will work closely with internal teams, cross-ministry partners, and external stakeholders to ensure Alberta remains a leader in sustainable development.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Lead and Innovate: Spearhead the analysis, implementation, and evaluation of climate-related programs including grant funding initiatives that support clean technology and innovation.
• Scan and Strategize: Conduct jurisdictional scans to identify best practices and emerging trends in clean tech programming and adapt them to Alberta’s unique context.
• Collaborate across Boundaries: Partner with other ministries and organizations to co-develop programs that drive innovation and reduce emissions.
• Measure What Matters: Coordinate performance planning, measurement, and reporting for the TIER system to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Build Strong Systems: Design and maintain internal processes for tracking progress, documenting outcomes, and reporting results.
• Communicate with Impact: Prepare clear and compelling reports and presentations for executives, government officials, and the public.
• Leverage Technology: Use tools like Excel, SharePoint, and Word to organize and present complex data in accessible formats.
• Support and Strengthen: Contribute to fiscal planning, grant administration, and policy development to ensure program success and sustainability.

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